Lower the driveline module enough to remove the shaft from the differential, making sure tool 9099 engages the seal.

Disconnect the propeller shaft from the differential and secure it to the exhaust system.

Remove the halfshaft from the bearing assembly.

Fig. support the driveline module using a transmission jack

support the driveline module using a transmission jack

Fig. Use seal protector tool 9099 to protect against seal damage

Use seal protector tool 9099 to protect against seal damage

To install:

Remove the halfshaft from the bearing assembly. Install the hub nut and washer and hand tighten.

Attach the shaft to the differential, using tool 9099.

Connect the propeller shaft to the module flange. Install but do not tighten the 3 bolts

Position the module and tighten the module-to-cradle bolts to 75 ft. lbs. (102 Nm).

Tighten the propeller shaft-to-module bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)

Tighten the halfshaft nut to 180 ft. lbs. (244 Nm).

Install or connect the following:

Washer, nut and new cotter pin

Wheel cover cap

Negative battery cable

Check and adjust the differential fluid.

Road test the vehicle to check for noise or vibration.

Front

WARNING

Allowing the CV-joint assemblies to dangle unsupported, or pulling or pushing the ends, can damage boots or CV-joints. Always support both ends of the halfshaft to prevent damage or disengagement of the Tri-pot joint.

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.

Remove or disconnect the following:

Negative battery cable

Hub and bearing-to-stub axle cotter pin and retainer nut

Front wheels

Front caliper assembly from steering knuckle

Front brake rotor from the hub

Steering knuckle-to-strut bolts

Steering knuckle from the strut bracket

Knuckle down and away from the outer CV-joint while pulling the joint out of the bearing assembly

Fig. Exploded view of the front halfshaft and related components

Exploded view of the front halfshaft and related components

Fig. Use a prybar to disengage the halfshaft from the transaxle

Use a prybar to disengage the halfshaft from the transaxle

Dislodge the inner Tri-pot joint from the stub shaft retaining snapring on the transaxle. To do this, insert a prybar between the transaxle case and the inner Tri-pot joint and pry on Tri-pot joint.

To install:

Install the Tri-pot joint side of the halfshaft by performing the following procedure:

Replace the inner Tri-pot joint retaining circlip and O-ring seal on the transaxle stub shaft. These components are not reusable and must be replaced whenever the halfshaft is removed.

Apply an even coat of grease on the splines of the inner Tri-pot joint, where the O-ring seats against the Tri-pot joint.

Grasp the inner joint in 1 hand and interconnecting shaft in the other. Align the inner Tri-pot joint spline with the stub shaft spline on the transaxle. Use a rocking motion with the inner Tri-pot joint to get it past the circlip on the transaxle stub shaft.

Continue pushing the Tri-pot joint onto transaxle stub shaft until it stops moving. The O-ring on the stub shaft should not be visible when the inner Tri-pot joint is fully installed. Check that the inner Tri-pot joint is locked in position by grasping the inner joint and pulling. If locked in position, the joint will not move on the stub shaft.

Install the outer CV-joint into the hub and bearing assembly.

WARNING

The steering knuckle-to-strut assembly bolts are serrated and must not be turned during installation.. Also if the vehicle is equipped with eccentric strut assembly bolts, the eccentric bolt must be installed in the bottom (slotted) hole on the strut bract.